By Veronica Raussin Editor’s note: Veronica Raussin is the community outreach coordinator for Addicted.org. On Memorial Day, millions of American families took time to honor the memory of those who lost their lives fighting in one of the nation’s […]
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Live musical performance at the Briggs Opera House held for veterans
Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The White River Junction U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System announced this month that Re-Creation’s “Rockin’ in the USA!” show will appear at the Briggs Opera House in […]
It’s time to eliminate the tax on military retirement pay
By Governor Phil Scott and Lt. Governor Molly Gray It’s well known that Vermont faces a demographic crisis. We have an aging population, with a shrinking workforce and reduced school enrollment. As a result, Vermonters continue to shoulder an increasing […]
Mountain Times – Volume 50, Number 17 _ April 28 – May 4, 2021
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Fallen Outdoors aims to get veterans into the outdoors
Dear Editor, My name is Jesse Webber, I am the New England assistant team leader for The Fallen Outdoors. The Fallen Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the sole focus of getting veterans and service members into the great […]
Veterans share war experiences
By Curt Peterson The volunteer speakers at Rutland’s Veterans’ Town Hall Nov. 3 were men who served in wars in Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan. They didn’t speak about heroism, or the excitement of combat, about brotherhood or about victory against […]
Veterans honored at society induction
CASTLETON—Honoring students who served their country, a ceremony was held at Castleton University April 24, inducting 10 undergraduates into the Castleton chapter of the SALUTE Veterans Honor Society. SALUTE is the only national honor society highlighting the achievements of student […]
Veterans hit the slopes at Pico Mountain
KILLINGTON— An abundance of snow and chilly temperatures could not keep Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans away from the slopes of Pico Mountain last week. Participants skied, snowboarded, and enjoyed the benefits of getting out of the house and connecting […]
Pittsford honors veterans with memorial dedication
Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.—PITTSFORD—On Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the Town of Pittsford will dedicate its new veterans memorial. The memorial honors those from our community who have honorably served in the United States Armed Forces around […]
Dr. Lord on mental health treatment for veterans
Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. — CHESTER — Dr. David Lord, a psychologist with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River will speak at Chester Rotary on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fullerton Inn on the subject of […]